When They Looked at the Raw Data, Steffensmeier and Demuth

question 39

Short Answer

When they looked at the raw data, Steffensmeier and Demuth found that  __________ were sentenced to prison more often than either African Americans or  whites.

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Definitions:

Intelligence Tests

Assessments designed to measure cognitive abilities, including reasoning, problem-solving, and the ability to learn.

Academic Potential

The capacity of an individual to achieve and perform academically, often taking into account intellectual capability, creativity, and motivation.

Stereotype Threat

The experience of anxiety or concern in a situation where a person has the potential to confirm a negative stereotype about their social group.

Performance-Impairing Anxiety

Anxiety that negatively affects an individual's ability to perform tasks to their full potential, often related to stress or high-pressure situations.